Cape Mendocino surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 21s period, WNW swell with 1,841 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Mendocino this week:
The surf forecast for Cape Mendocino over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Mendocino in the next 16 days are 1.4m 21s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Mendocino over the next 16 days.
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